In the tradition of great 3-D action jumping games, Crash Bandicoot is probably the PlayStation equivalent of the groundbreaking Nintendo 64 title Super Mario 64. Now repackaged as one of PlayStation's Platinum titles, this top-selling game takes you away on a tropical island adventure that is filled with deadly enemies and challenging levels. Our spiky-haired hero, Crash, needs no weapons to survive the harsh jungle. Instead, he jumps, jogs and spins his way through numerous lush and downright fun environments. With 26 levels spanning across three tropical islands, Crash Bandicoot is sure to amuse old gamers as well as new. Crash must rescue his girlfriend, Tawna, from the evil clutches of Dr Cortex. Along the way, he can gather fruit for extra lives, smash boxes for random prizes and gather tokens which can be used for bonus rounds. Numerous big bosses block your path, which includes more than a few risky jumps that require split-second timing. Crash Bandicoot's impressive graphics and strong gameplay have already won over many hard-core and casual gamers. While this PlayStation classic has already spawned two successful sequels, the original version remains a worthy purchase. --Kasty Thomas